SALUTING THE PALACE GRILL ON ITS SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, The Original Palace Grill, an outstanding restaurant and an icon in its West Side community, is observing its 75th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Palace Grill was originally named DeMars Grill when it was established in 1938, but was renamed in 1950 when it was purchased by Gus and Mike Alpoginas. The Lemperis family has owned this delectable diner since 1955 and the hospitable current owner, George Lemperis, has owned and managed the restaurant since 1979. In 1998, George expanded the restaurant to what it is today. With its comfortable seating, diners are now able to enjoy a delicious meal. Its hearty breakfast has been voted the best in the city by Chicago Sun Times food critic, Pat Bruno; and
WHEREAS, The Palace Grill has seen a variety of famous customers ranging from local radio and TV personalities like Oprah Winfrey, to government officials such as former Vice-president Al Gore, the Prime Minister of Russia and the previous Mayor of this city, Richard M. Daley. It is also a favored eatery ofthe Chicago Blackhawks, and their coach, Joel Quenneville; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Walter Burnett, Jr., Alderman ofthe 27th Ward, and the Honorable Robert W. Fioretti, Alderman of the 2nd Ward, have apprised this august body ofthe significant milestone of this venerable community pillar whose motto is, "Where Good Friends Meet Since 1938": now,therefore
BE IT RESOLVED That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, assembled here this 11th Day of September, 2013 AD, do hereby salute the Original Palace Grill as it celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, and express our best wishes for outstanding continued success for decades to come.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to George Lemperis, the operator of the Original Palace Grill.